Oxidized review
A focused, free tool for scheduled configuration collection with Git-based history.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Oxidized is an open-source network device configuration backup tool and RANCID replacement for teams that need scheduled collection and versioned storage on premises. It connects to network devices, collects their configurations at configurable intervals, and stores them through file, Git, Git-Crypt, or HTTP output backends. Its free plan and Linux, web, and API platforms make it a practical fit for lean infrastructure teams that want configuration backup without a paid software tier.
Git is the standout feature for change tracking. A Git commit is created when a configuration changes, providing version history and diffs for review. Secret removal filters can be applied before configurations are stored, while triggered backups are available through the REST API. The optional oxidized-web extension adds a web interface and REST API, so teams can choose between scheduled collection and API-driven workflows. Inventory sources include CSV, SQLite, MySQL, and HTTP, supporting different approaches to device discovery and organization.
Oxidized also fits environments that already use Git, Git-Crypt, HTTP, Slack, AWS SNS, Cisco Spark, or XMPP. Support for more than 130 operating system types broadens its device coverage, although the product remains focused on collecting and storing configurations rather than presenting a broad network management suite. Teams seeking a free, open-source backup utility with Git history, configurable scheduling, and flexible inventory backends should consider Oxidized. Organizations prioritizing documented rollback or compliance workflows should look for a product whose scope is centered more directly on those requirements.
Oxidized pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Free and open source with on-premises deployment
- Git commits provide configuration version history and diffs
- Supports more than 130 operating system types
- Where it doesn't
- Web interface is provided through the optional oxidized-web extension
- Configuration collection depends on supported inventory and output backends
- Rollback and compliance workflows are outside its documented focus
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